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 Practical Nurse
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SchoolCollege of the Rockies
LocationCranbrook, BC, Canada
School TypeCollege
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 2,200
DegreeDiploma
Honours
Co-op
Length2 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Mathematics 
Prerequisites NotesSecondary school graduation or equivalent with:

  • Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent
  • Minimum 60% in either Principles of Math 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 080, Pre-Calculus 11, or equivalent
  • Minimum 60% in either Biology 12, BIOL 090, Anatomy and Physiology 12, or equivalent
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses with a minimum grade of 65% must be achieved before taking Variations in Health 1, Health Promotion 1, Pharmacology 1, Integrated Nursing Practice 1 and Consolidated Practice 1
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    DescriptionThe two-year Practical Nursing diploma program taken face-to-face at the Cranbrook campus prepares you to give professional care to individuals and families in a variety of health care delivery settings. Upon completion of your second year, you will be eligible to write the Regulatory Exam – Practical Nurse. You are then able to apply to be registered with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) in order to become licensed as a Practical Nurse.
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